Demographics & People — Peekskill, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,484 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,000 |
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| Median Age | 41.8 |
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| Total Households | 10,806 |
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| Family Households | 6,369 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,050 |
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| Black or African American | 4,778 |
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| Asian | 511 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 11,771 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10,478 |
| Other groups | 9,418 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,978 |
| Hispanic: South American | 4,054 |
| Hispanic: Ecuadorian | 3,527 |
| Italian | 3,113 |
| Irish | 2,672 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,922 |
| German | 1,656 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,292 |
Language
| English Only | 13,954 |
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| Spanish | 8,979 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,536 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 825 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,061 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Peekskill, New York.
